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We congratulate American freedom of speech and all who still believe in it.

Quotes by Margarita Simonyan

In the 19th century, we didn't much like the loud annexationist voices south of the border or American support for Sinn Fein adventurers who thought, by seizing the Canadian colonies, they could force Britain out of Ireland.

Quotes by Margaret MacMillan

The 1898 annexation of the Hawaiian Islands merely formally recognized what had long been American domination.

Quotes by Margaret MacMillan

It is rarely that you see an American writer who is not hopelessly sane.

Quotes by Margaret Anderson

The Supreme Court 2013 ruling that gutted the 1965 Voting Rights Act set in motion what many feared: the subjection of minorities, seniors, and low-income Americans to unfair, punitive barriers preventing them from exercising their most basic right as American...

Quotes by Marc Veasey

Ironically, Latin American countries, in their instability, give writers and intellectuals the hope that they are needed.

Quotes by Manuel Puig

I'm not a salsa singer who wants to sing in English, and I'm not this American kid who wants to sing Spanish.

Quotes by Marc Anthony

If the Republicans think that by having stated and even achieved most of the Contract that they are therefore entitled to the acceptance and favor of the American voter, they're crazy.

Quotes by Malcolm Wallop

I've made it my mission to make movies starring African American actors and about the African American experience and put them in the mainstream. They're very universal stories I've told - every movie I've done.

Quotes by Malcolm D. Lee

Most Americans, I think, know very little about East Asia or Southeast Asia. American businesspeople who have been here, they are very knowledgeable about this area, but the average American? No.

Quotes by Mahathir Mohamad

We always have hoped that American diplomacy deploys itself in dialogue and persuasion rather than by ultimatums. That is the path we want in international relations.

Quotes by Mahmoud Abbas

Our strategic dialogue with China can both protect American interests and uphold our principles, provided we are honest about our differences on human rights and other issues and provided we use a mix of targeted incentives and sanctions to narrow...

Quotes by Madeleine Albright

Most of our American musical heritage is based on European models, but the folk hymns and spirituals are one of the most fertile and unique of our American musical traditions.

Quotes by Mack Wilberg

If the Tony Awards want to remain relevant in the American theater conversation, then they need to embrace the true diversity of voices that populate the American theater.

Quotes by Lynn Nottage

I was really interested in the way in which poverty and economic stagnation were transforming and corrupting the American narrative.

Quotes by Lynn Nottage

American audiences very rarely deal with material outside their borders.

Quotes by Lynn Nottage

What the Democrats don't seem to understand is that higher taxes mean fewer American jobs and less American production.

Quotes by Lynn Westmoreland

I think Marvin Gaye is one of the greatest American music icons. His 'What's Going On' is as fresh today as when he did it.

Quotes by Lynn Whitfield

The best thing going for us is Al Gore. I cannot conceive how the American people could elect him. On the other hand, I couldn't conceive how they could elect a Jimmy Carter or Bill Clinton - especially Clinton in...

Quotes by Lyn Nofziger

They call upon us to supply American boys to do the job that Asian boys should do.

Quotes by Lyndon B. Johnson

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a witty quote about American journalists working abroad?
Yes, one quote takes a sharp, comedic jab at this: "Paris is a Roach Motel for top American journalists: They check in, having won the plum foreign posting, but never leave."
Is there a quote about American democracy and holding leaders accountable?
Yes, one quote frames it as a civic duty: "The American public should simply accept no distractions. In our democracy, it is our duty to hold our elected leaders accountable. We do it at the ballot box." For more on this theme, see our Government quotes.
Is there a quote about American ballet companies?
Yes, one quote mentions dreaming of dancing for elite companies: "My two dream companies had been New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theater." It's a personal reflection on early career ambitions rather than a broad statement about the art form.
Is there a quote calling something an American classic?
Yes, one quote says: "'The Wire' really is an American classic, and I think that's something to be very proud of." If you're drawn to this kind of cultural pride, our America quotes cover similar ground.
Where can I find more quotes about American history or the American people?
You can explore our American People quotes for more on everyday Americans, or our History quotes for a broader historical lens.

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